CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT KENNON D. ARNOLD

Chief Master Sergeant Kennon D. Arnold is the Command Chief, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. In this capacity he advises the commander on training, readiness, and effective utilization and progression of all Airmen. He assists the commander on execution of a $2.1 billion Air Force science and technology program and an additional $2.3 billion in externally funded research and development. He ensures the commander's policies are understood and executed. He also serves as the primary advisor to the commander, technical directors, and senior leadership on behalf of AFRL's total force. Additionally, he assists in leading a government workforce of approximately 6,000 personnel in the laboratory’s nine component technology directorates and the 711th Human Performance Wing at locations around the globe.

Chief Arnold grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia and entered the world’s greatest Air Force in 1992, beginning his career as an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist. He has served in a variety of leadership positions performing various duties in support of A-10, AC-130U Gunship, B-1, B-2, B-52, C-5A/B, C-12, C-17, C-130E, C-141, CV-22, F-15C/D/E, F-16, F-22, F-35, KC-135, and MC-130H/P aircraft operations. His assignments include bases in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. The Chief has also deployed in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, JOINT FORGE, ALLIED FORCE, andAFSOC counterinsurgency missions. Prior to his current assignment he served as the Command Chief, 633 Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.